Snapshots: Shinedown @ UMBC Events Center — 2/28/19

Posted on 03/04/2019 by Shantel M Breen in Live Review and tagged Florida, hard rock, post-grunge, Shinedown, umbc events center.

Shinedown performs at UMBC Events Center on Feb. 28, 2019. (Photo by Shantel Breen)

Shinedown delivered a fiery performance recently at UMBC Events Center in Baltimore. The band has just set out on their Attention! Attention! Tour in support of their 2018 album of the same name.

Live Review: You Me at Six @ 9:30 Club — 2/24/19

Posted on 02/27/2019 by Shantel M Breen in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, England, post-hardcore, You Me at Six.

You Me at Six performs at 9:30 Club on Feb. 24, 2019. (Photo by Shantel Breen)

After over 10 years and five studio albums, You Me at Six has successfully reinvented themselves with their most recent album, VI. The UK five-piece are touring in support of the album, and they stopped by the 9:30 Club recently.

Live Review: Walk the Moon @ Rams Head Live — 2/4/19

Posted on 02/06/2019 by Shantel M Breen in Live Review and tagged Cincinnati, new wave, Ohio, Rams Head Live, Walk the Moon.

Walk the Moon performs at Rams Head Live on Feb. 4, 2019. (Photo by Shantel Breen)

On Monday, Walk the Moon successfully delivered a performance that made everyone at Rams Head Live forget that the week had only just started! Fans did not waste any time getting to the show either as the venue filled in nicely very shortly after the doors opened. The vibe was like that of a weekend show — and by the time Walk the Moon took the stage, the show had sold-out.

Snapshots: Clutch @ Rams Head Live — 12/27/18

Posted on 12/31/2018 by Shantel M Breen in Live Review and tagged clutch, hard rock, Maryland, Rams Head Live, southern rock.

Clutch performs at Rams Head Live in Baltimore on Dec. 27, 2018. (Photo by Shantel Breen)

Clutch performed the first of their annual Holiday Run Tour recently at Rams Head Live in Baltimore. Shantel Breen captured the show!

Snapshots: OAR @ The Anthem — 12/15/18

Posted on 12/19/2018 by Shantel M Breen in Live Review and tagged Maryland, OAR, roots, The Anthem.

OAR performs at The Anthem on Dec. 15, 2018. (Photo by Shantel M. Breen)

OAR lead singer Marc Roberge shouted, “It’s not going to rain on our parade,” changing up the lyrics a bit when performing their second song for the evening, “About Mr. Brown.” And so, while it may have been pouring outside, the mood inside The Anthem was bright as a summer’s day last weekend. The band’s tour, Just Like Paradise, included 12 shows, ending with this show at The Anthem.

Best of the Year: Top 10 Concerts of 2018 by Shantel

Posted on 12/14/2018 by Shantel M Breen in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Baltimore Soundstage, Best of 2018, best of the year, GWAR, marco benevento, Old 97's, Rams Head Live, Shame, shantel m breen, The 8X10, The Anthem, The Front Bottoms, The Joy Formidable, The Regrettes, Tremonti, Wolf Alice, Young the Giant.

Marco Benevento shakes up The 8×10 on June 14, 2018. (Photo by Shantel M. Breen)

Editor’s Note: This year, we asked our bloggers to name their Top 10 shows of 2018 or choose their Top 10 photos of the year. We will run them over the course of mid-December as our Best of the Year posts.

This year has been a music filled year for me. I have managed to make it to over 80 shows in 2018 and some of these shows I had the pleasure of reviewing for Parklife DC. As I wrap up my concert calendar for this year, I started reflecting on my most memorable shows for 2018. I focused on shows that I felt were excited to photograph or the performance left an impression on me. In most cases, the shows in my Top 10 were the first time seeing the band perform and consequently, winning me over as a new fan. Listed in chronological order, my Top 10 will take you through 2018 and hopefully remind you of some great musical memories as well!

Music Park: The Front Bottoms with Manchester Orchestra @ The Anthem — 11/24/18

Posted on 11/27/2018 by Shantel M Breen in Live Review and tagged folk, Manchester Orchestra, punk, The Anthem, The Front Bottoms.

The Front Bottoms headline The Anthem on Nov. 24, 2018. (Photo by Shantel Breen)

The Front Bottoms returned to DC exactly one year after their last visit at The Fillmore Silver Spring. This time, they stopped by The Anthem — and they didn’t come alone! The Front Bottoms teamed up with Manchester Orchestra for a dynamic set from both bands on Saturday.

Music Park: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong @ Rams Head Live — 11/23/18

Posted on 11/26/2018 by Shantel M Breen in Live Review and tagged Baltimore, funk, jam band, pigeons playing ping pong, Rams Head Live.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong performs at Rams Head Live on Nov. 23, 2018. (Photo by Shantel Breen)

Baltimore’s own Pigeons Playing Ping Pong performed two shows for their hometown fans this past Friday and Saturday at Rams Head Live! It was a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend!

Music Park: Los Campesinos! w/ Adult Mom @ The Black Cat — 11/17/18

Posted on 11/20/2018 by Shantel M Breen in Live Review and tagged Black Cat, Los Campesinos!, noise pop, noise rock, Wales.

Los Campesinos! perform at the Black Cat on Nov. 17, 2018. (Photo by Shantel Breen)

Los Campesinos! are celebrating 10 years of music with a tour that made its last stop at the Black Cat this past Saturday night. Devoted fans started lining up over an hour before doors to get a good spot up front for this show. The audience members were treated to an outstanding performance that evening! Shantel Breen was up front to enjoy the show.

Music Park: Young the Giant w/ Lights @ The Anthem — 11/16/18

Posted on 11/19/2018 by Shantel M Breen in Live Review and tagged California, indie rock, Lights, The Anthem, Young the Giant.

Sameer Gadhia, of Young the Giant, keeps the crowd dancing all night at The Anthem on Nov. 16, 2018. (Photo by Shantel Breen)

Who doesn’t like to dance on a Friday night? Young the Giant showed up at The Anthem this past Friday and gave everyone a reason to dance all night. Shantel Breen went to take part in the fun.